5 Commissioning a New Filter
5.1 Setting the Bypass
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The bypass setting screw
be increased to 10% according to the local water quality or application in question. If
you have any questions about water quality, your supplier or your contact at BRITA
will advise you.
Note: Use Allen key 6mm or 7/32" to adjust the bypass setting screw
5.2 Identifying the Filter Capacity
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Identify the local carbonate hardness or total hardness using the enclosed carbonate
hardness or total hardness test kit.
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Identify the filter capacity using the capacity tables (Chapter 7) taking account of the
carbonate or total hardness identified and the bypass setting (Chapter 5.1).
5.3 Flushing and Bleeding the Filter Cartridge
Note: A bucket with a minimum capacity of 10L is needed for flushing/bleeding.
10 L
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6 Exchanging the Filter Cartridge
Caution: Filter replacement and maintenance of the filter system may be carried out
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only by specialist staff.
Caution: The PURITY replacement cartridge may only be used in combination with the
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pressure vessel that has been specifically designed for its size. See cover.
The filter cartridge must be replaced after 6–12 months, subject to a usage intensity cus-
tomary in the industry, at the latest 12 months after commissioning, irrespective of the level
of exhaustion of the filter system. If the capacity of the filter cartridge has been exhausted
(Chapter 7), it must be replaced earlier.
Caution: During the exchange, carefully examine all dismantled parts! Faulty parts
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must be exchanged, dirty parts cleaned! Read the operating and safety information (Chap-
ter 3) prior to replacement. After the product has been stored at temperatures below
0 °C, it must be stored with the original packaging open at the ambient temperature of the
place of installation for at least 24 hours before entering use.
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has been set to 0% at the factory and, if necessary, can
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Place the bucket under the flush hose and open the flush valve
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Open the inlet valve
in the bucket. Flush with at least 10 litres.
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Close the flush valve
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Check system for any leaks.
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Note installation date of the filter system on pressure vessel
next exchange date on the enclosed sticker (PURITY 1200 Clean:
light blue sticker, PURITY 1200 Clean Extra: red sticker) and attach it
to the Service Pass on the pressure vessel
on inlet hose
while holding the flush hose
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and empty the bucket.
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